Registration

All registration packages for 2012-13 season will be mailed by April 1 to all players currently registered to a team.

New Players registration date TBA.

Regular Registration

The close of regular registration will be June 1. Any players registering after June 1 will be wait listed until such time as a position becomes available on a team in category. If a position on a team in category does not become available there will be a full refund of registration fees paid.

Late Registration

A fee of $30 will be applied to any registration received after the close of regular registration.

Competitive Tryouts

Competitive tryouts will be offered if registration numbers, on the close of regular registration, June 1 are such that the Board of Directors deems that a team(s) in category is feasible. Registration for Competitive tryouts must be received by the close of Regular registration except for those players who are new to the NMHA catchment basin. Any request for an exemption must be made, in writing, to a committee consisting of the President, Managing Director, Competitive and Registrar.

If tryouts take place for a team in category there will be no refund of Competitive tryout fees except on medical grounds and application for refunds must be made to the Registrar prior to the commencement of Competitive tryouts.

Payment of Fees

A deposit of 50%of the basic registration fee  must accompany the registration.  The remainder is payable by post dated cheque dated June 1. Failure to pay the remaining fee by June 1 will result in the player being classified as  inactive.

Competitive tryout fees must be paid in full upon Registration.

The player (parent) is responsible for application to “Kids Sport” and “Jump Start”. Registration fees must be paid to NMHA and any monies received from “Kids Sport” will be retained by the player. Application forms and criteria will be available through the NMHA Office.

Underage and Overage Players

All players will register in their own age group’s Division. Applications to play in a different Division as an overage or underage player will not be considered until after the player has been evaluated in their own Division. All applications must conform to BCH guidelines and VIAHA Regulations.

No player will be moved into or out of a Division where that movement would jeopardize the operation of that Division.
Applications, where granted, will be for the current season only.

Priority

Priority will be given to players residing within the NMHA catchment basin. Players from outside the catchment basin wishing to enroll in NMHA due to their own association having no team in category should apply, in writing, to the registrar with a copy to their home Association.

Withdrawals

All withdrawals requests must be made in writing and delivered to the Nanaimo Minor Hockey Clubhouse.
Refunds will be issued as follows:

• Withdrawal requests received prior to September 1: Refund 100% less $10.00 administration fee.
• Withdrawal requests received from September 1 to September 30: Refund Basic Registration Fee, less 1/7th of fee
• Withdrawal requests received from October 1 to October 31: Refund Basic Registration Fee, less 2/7th of fee
• Withdrawal requests received after October 31: No Refund 

Fundraising assessments, rep tryout fees and membership fees are not refundable.

Consideration will be given for refunds for relocation, medical, or compassionate grounds, upon written application to the Board.

Registrar

The Registrar shall:

• Implement the Registration Policy
• Review and, as necessary, recommend revisions of the Registration Policy
• Arrange for the distribution of the registration package to all players
• Receive and process registration documents
• Maintain the Hockey Canada Registry
• Provide the President, VIAHA and all Managing Directors with up to date team  rosters
• Maintain the HCR registry for affiliate players

Can I afford to put my child into hockey?

Nanaimo Minor Hockey offers a low rate for registration. However, some families still find it difficult to register. In these cases there are some funds available for all players.

Kidsport - Applications are available through NMHA however you must fill them in and send them yourselves to receive refund from Kidsport.

Canadian Tire Jump Start - NMHA is allotted a certain amount yearly to families in need of extra support. Apply in writing to the President of Nanaimo MHA (click here for application).

Let Kids Play Foundation - is a charity with the objective of placing low-income and disadvantaged youth into organized sporting programs. Visit their website for application information. A child or family can apply to have the costs of their season of sport covered by LKP, provided that they meet the requirements of the application and demonstrate financial need.

Nanaimo MHA also has a used equipment sale, Aug. 29th, this allows families in need to get good equipment for their players at a very discounted rate. Also, NMHA has a small amount of donated equipment that can be viewed with appointment with the Equipment Manager.

BC Hockey notice – Outlaw Leagues

Continued Ramifications of Participation in Outlaw Leagues: http://www.bchockey.net/NewsItem.aspx?id=231